"How tall are you?"
"Did you play basketball?"
"Why are you wearing heels—aren’t you tall enough?"

I’ve heard these questions more times than I can count. As someone who’s been the tallest in the room for most of my life, I used to feel like my height made me stand out in ways I couldn’t control. Coming from a tall family, where my mom, dad, aunts, and cousins all stand at 5’10” or above, being tall always felt natural—until I left the house and entered a world that wasn’t always as accepting.

But what about the reverse questions?
"How short are you?"
"Are you tall enough to play sports?"
"What’s it like standing so close to the ground?"

I’ve never asked those questions, because I knew they might be considered insensitive or even offensive. Yet, for some reason, people feel free to comment on my height without hesitation. For a long time, I stayed quiet, giving others the benefit of the doubt, thinking they didn’t mean to be rude. But I always wondered—would they extend me the same grace if I made similar comments about their height?

Instead of letting those remarks get to me, I decided to own it. Why not draw attention to my height? After all, it’s part of what makes me me.

My Tallness is My Superpower

I’m 6’1”, and from hip to foot, my legs measure 48 inches long (yes, that’s a 38-inch inseam!). I am all legs, and I love every inch of it. This isn’t something that can be replicated in a surgeon’s office—this is a natural enhancement, something uniquely beautiful that I was born with.

Did you know that only 0.7% of women in the U.S. are 5’10” or taller? And just 3.9% of men are 6’2” or taller. We’re part of a special group, one that’s anything but average. In fact, we’re far from it. I like to think of us as “above average,” and I’ve come to see my height as an asset, not something to hide or downplay.

I love everything about being tall. I love being able to walk into a room and immediately spot someone in a crowd. I love rocking 3-5 inch heels without caring about towering over others. I love how my long legs look in dresses and how my presence fills the room before I’ve even said a word. My height gives me confidence, and I own it unapologetically.

Love Your Height—It’s What Makes You Stand Out

My advice to fellow tall women: fall in love with your height. Embrace it. After all, why fit in when you were born to stand out? Don’t let anyone make you feel like you need to shrink yourself—literally or figuratively. Wear the heels. Wear the outfits that highlight your long legs. Walk into every room with your head held high, because your height is part of what makes you extraordinary.

Being tall isn’t a flaw or a weakness; it’s a strength, a gift that sets you apart. Own your height, love your unique self, and remember—you weren’t made to blend in, you were made to rise above.

So the next time someone asks, "How tall are you?" Smile and say, "Tall enough to stand out in the best way."

How have you managed being above-average? Leave a comment below.